Brazzaville retail gets new UBA POS terminals
UBA Congo says it has made its Electronic Payment Terminals available at the new Étoile de Brazza shopping center on Avenue Amilcar Cabral in Brazzaville. The bank frames the rollout as part of a proximity strategy, service modernization, and an effort to promote digital payments.
By placing POS terminals inside a high-traffic commercial hub, UBA Congo positions card payments as a practical alternative to cash for everyday purchases. The initiative is presented as consistent with international payment standards and with consumer expectations in a market described as rapidly evolving.
Secure card payments designed to improve customer experience
According to UBA Congo, the primary objective is to simplify daily transactions for shoppers and merchants. Customers can pay by bank card with greater peace of mind, while retailers gain a tool intended to reduce cash handling and improve the organization of payment flows.
UBA Congo also links POS adoption to a more fluid shopping experience. Faster checkout is expected to help limit queues, while the emphasis on secure, rapid processing is meant to strengthen customer trust and encourage repeated use within the shopping center.
Merchant-ready POS features: speed, traceability, control
UBA Congo presents the terminals as performance-oriented solutions tailored to merchants operating at Étoile de Brazza. The bank highlights several expected benefits: stronger security aligned with applicable standards, fast and reliable transaction processing, and clear traceability of operations for day-to-day visibility.
The bank also underlines advantages for back-office management. Better tracking of receipts can support accounting follow-up and cash management discipline, two areas that often become more complex as retail volumes grow and payment methods diversify.
Pricing signal: no fees on UBA cards
A notable element in UBA Congo’s communication is the statement that no fees are applied on UBA cards. This pricing signal is intended to remove friction for users already within the bank’s ecosystem and to encourage regular card usage inside the mall’s retail circuit.
For merchants, wider card acceptance can broaden the pool of potential buyers and reduce reliance on physical cash. For consumers, the policy can make card payments more predictable, particularly for routine spending in a modern shopping environment.
Digitalization and financial inclusion as a long-term agenda
UBA Congo links the Étoile de Brazza deployment to a broader commitment to innovation, payment digitalization, and financial inclusion. In the bank’s narrative, the terminals are not only hardware, but also a practical gateway to accessible financial services and a more connected commercial ecosystem.
The initiative is described as aligned with UBA’s wider vision: delivering modern banking tools adapted to local economic realities while meeting the requirements of increasingly digital trade. The emphasis remains on practical adoption, security, and operational efficiency for businesses.
How merchants can request a UBA POS installation
UBA Congo indicates that merchants interested in installing an Electronic Payment Terminal are invited to contact their nearest UBA branch. The bank says this step allows businesses to receive additional information and benefit from more personalized support during deployment and onboarding.
By anchoring the process in local branches, UBA Congo signals a service model that mixes digital payment infrastructure with proximity-based customer relations, aiming to make adoption smoother for small retailers as well as larger commercial operators.
